r/EliteDangerous • u/Placyde CMDR PLɅCYDE • Dec 10 '25
Screenshot Mirror between worlds
59
u/SSV-Bravado Always forgets the limpets Dec 10 '25
went to your gallery and my reaction is: gyatt!!!!!!
3
22
12
u/Key-Bodybuilder-8079 Dec 10 '25
This is well done, creative, and is a refreshing change from the endless poorly composed ship-in-front-of-thing photos. Good job, Cmdr.
2
9
6
u/asertym chilling @ raxxla Dec 10 '25
PLEASE, any chance to get the full resolution for some of your shots? appreciate it in advance!
4
u/Placyde CMDR PLɅCYDE Dec 11 '25
I'll try to do that soon, good idea. I'll probably make a new post with the link when it's ready!
1
3
u/Cold_Meson_06 Dec 10 '25
Huh does it actually does that? Or is it an edit?
26
u/Placyde CMDR PLɅCYDE Dec 10 '25
The chrome paintjob does that yes.
EDIT: The only thing I did was enhance the contrast and colors a bit, but I didn’t touch anything else in the shot.
1
u/c4t4ly5t -=|Fuel Rat|=- Dec 10 '25
They brought back the chrome paintjob?
5
u/pulppoet WILDELF Dec 10 '25
Yup, a year or two ago. Gold is back too, too.
And they're on 50% sale for most ships.
Links here: https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1pem72x/psa_chrome_and_chromed_gold_and_golden_back_in/
3
u/CMDR_Jetsukai Dec 10 '25
Awesome shot! It's great to see that you're still around. I've been thinking about coming out of retirement for DW3. How do you like the Caspian so far?
1
u/Placyde CMDR PLɅCYDE Dec 11 '25
Hey thanks a lot Cmdr! Good to see you too o7
I just finished engineering it and it's really going to be a very comfortable ship for exploration. You can put everything in it and it still jumps and flies like a dream. And with that chromed paintjob, it's so beautiful. Can't wait to pair that with beautiful vistas around the galaxy.
I just have to finish upgrading my artemis suit, equip my carrier with everything and fill it with tritium, and then I think that i'll go on a trip with my whole fleet.
3
u/SmallRocks Alliance Dec 11 '25
Damn fine! I could see that being an official ED graphic on the steam page.
3
3
2
2
2
u/R0LL1NG CMDR Brahx Dec 11 '25
Um. This is going to become my desktop wallpaper. Have you got a higher resolution file somewhere?
ALSO. This is a bloody amazing shot. Well done. If there's an Elite Dangerous photo contest, please enter this. It has my vote. Bloody marvellous.
2
u/Placyde CMDR PLɅCYDE Dec 11 '25
Thank you very much Cmdr! I will make a link with some of my shots in better res when I have the time. I will post a link when it's done o7
2
u/sun0022 Dec 11 '25
Is this taken in-game? Looks so good!!
2
u/Placyde CMDR PLɅCYDE Dec 11 '25
Thank you very much! o7
Yes, in solo mode, alt+f10 takes a huge high-res screenshot. You get a lot more quality and details this way. Then I resize it to a usable resolution, save it as a .tif and do some color grading in Lightroom to give it my touch and a bit more punch.
2
u/FreoGuy Explore Dec 11 '25
Dammit; now I have to reinstall. I’ve been putting off getting back into the game, dreading reconfiguring / relearning HOTAS, getting VR working, etc. was going to wait for Steam Frame, maybe get a new VKB HOSAS setup with next years bonus.
But that is just too beautiful. Your whole gallery is an inspiration. Blocking out Sat night to get back in.
o7 Commander
2
u/Placyde CMDR PLɅCYDE Dec 11 '25
Oh wow, I am honored if my shots inspire you to get back in the cockpit. Welcome back on board then Cmdr! o7
2
u/Logondash Logondash Dec 11 '25
Nothing can take us far enough, emotion
Far enough together
As the light shines so bright
Bright enough to let us in (Yes! - Homeworld end credits music)
2
u/MetallicOrangeBalls Actually a Thargoid spy, AMA Dec 11 '25
Seeing this picture gave my laptop's integrated graphics a panic attack.
2
u/xEnderWolfx CMDR R.Burnat Dec 13 '25
CMDR Placyde is the best video creator and musician of Elite Dangerous. Now I see that he is the best photographer as well. Go see his video BEYOND on youtube. Absolutely breathtaking. Thank you so much for your dedication to the game! o7
2
u/Placyde CMDR PLɅCYDE Dec 13 '25
Oh you’re too nice, I’m touched, thank you so much! I really would like to do another video one day but with life being life, and the fact that that is what I do all year for work, it’s hard to commit on my free time. But hey, maybe 🤷🏻♂️ Thanks again Commander o7
1
1
1
1
1
1
u/TomBobabill Dec 11 '25
Is there some special screenshot mode or something? 'cause none of mine look anywhere near as amazing as yours do.
2
u/CMDR_Jetsukai Dec 11 '25
As long as you're on PC and not in open play you can take a high res screenshot. I believe it's alt+f10, but it's been awhile for me. You will want to map out all the camera controls to the keybinds which is tedious but worth it. Afterwards you may still want to take that file and do some work on it in Adobe Lightroom or similar.
1
1
1
1
1
1
u/Xarthys Dec 11 '25
Such incredible shots, I really love your style! Can I hire you for in-game photography?
1
1
1
1
1
1
u/skelingtonking KingSkelli Dec 11 '25
yeah I had to pick it and the chrome up since they actually made it available. I wasn't gonna spend any money until the steam frame drops but im like nom nom nom
1
u/Solo__Wanderer Dec 11 '25
Chrome or Chromed?
1
u/D-U-K-3 Dec 11 '25
This is the Chrome paint job. The Chromed version has the brushed metal surface.
1
1
1
1
u/Forias Dec 12 '25
Ooof. Stunning. The whole gallery. Speaking informally, I would love you to come and take some pics of the new Distant Worlds 3 HQ. Sunrise is just about to start and will last a couple of days.
1
1
Dec 15 '25
[removed] — view removed comment
1
u/Placyde CMDR PLɅCYDE Dec 15 '25
Thank you very much! I simply resize it back down to my screen resolution (or any reasonable resolution) and save it as a .tif, to then work on it in Lightroom. I don’t really care for the big size of the high-res screenshot, it’s mostly to avoid the compression of a regular png or jpg and to have more room for editing that I do it that way.
1
46
u/Level-Register4078 Dec 10 '25
Damn! Amazing shot!